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Index
Topic Topic Page No.
01 Spelling 3
02 Analogy 6
03 Preposition 7
04 Sentence Completion 10
05 Antonym 13
06 Synonym 14
07 Vocabulary (Meaning) 15
08 Idiom & Phrase 17
09 Proverbs 20

“পরিশ্রম কখন ো বেঈমো ী কনি ো”

___শোহরিয়োি স্যোি

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Spelling
1. The correct spelling is…
a) Mispel b) Misspell c) Mispell d) misepell
2. The correct spelling is…
a) Humourous b) Humourious c) Humorous d) Humorious
3. Choose the correct spelling…
a) Ascertain b) assertain c) asetrain d) asartain
4. The correct spelling is………
a) Leisure b)Liisure c) leasure d) liesore
5. Choose the correct spelling ……)
a) Superceed b)Superseed c) Supersede d) Supercede
6. Choose the correct spelling……)
a) Volantory b) Volantary c) Voluntary d) Voluntory
7. Choose the correct spelling…))
a) Accilerate b) Accelerate c) Accilerrete d) Acoilerete
8. Choose the correct spelling……)
a) Tsunami b) Sunami c) Suname d) Sunamee
9. Choose the correct spelling……
a) Leaftenent b) Leiftenant c) Lieutenant d) Lieaftenant
10. Choose the correct spelling from the following-
A) Ajtijen B) Antegen C) Antigen D) Antygen
11. Find the misspelt word
A) Percieve B) Receive C) Belief D) Conceive
12. Choose the correct spelling from the following)
A) Assurance B) Asurrance C) Assurrance D) Assurrence
13. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Accelarate B) Accelerate C) Accelerrate D) Accilarate
14. The correct spelling is-
A) Conscientious B) Concientious C) Conscintous D) Conscientous
15. Which of the following words is correctly spelt?
A) Madona B) Malicous C) Mistic D) Mattress
16. The correctly spelled word is:
A) Escalater B) Etherial C) Estuary D) Exquisit
17. Which of the following word is spelt correctly?
A) Exaggerate ` B) Exagerate C) Exaggerrate D) Exeggerate
18. Which word is spelt correctly?
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A) Inconveniance B) Indiosincratic C) Reneissance D) Hypochondriac
19. Choose the correctly spelled word-
A) Occassionally B) Ocassionally C) Occasionally D) Occasionaly
20. Which of the following word is spelt correctly?
A) Restaurant B) Rstaurent C) Resturent D) Resorent
21. Which word is spelt correctly?
A) Concensus B) Hiararchy C) Medieval D) Posession
22. Choose the incorrectly spelt word?
A) Conscientious B) Preseverence C) Committee D) Connoisseur
23. Which of the following word is spelt correctly?
A) Comittee B) Comitee C) Committee D) Comitie
24. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Mongose B) Monngose C) Mongoss D) Mongoose
25. Which of the following word is spelt incorrectly?
A) Repercussions B) Examplification C) Sausage D) Cigarettes
26. Find the misspelt word:
A) Asthma B) Cholera C) Dehydration D) Tiphoid
27. Choose the correct spelling)
A) Inacessibility B) Inaccissibility C) Inaccesebility D) Inaccessibility
28. Select the correct spelling:
A) Reminiscience B) Reminiscense C) Reminiscence D) Reminsence
29. Which one is the correct spelling)
A) Scaning B) Stoped C) Dyeing D) Recomend
30. ) Select the correct spelling: “PARSEVERANCE”
A) Perseverence B) Perseverance C) Persivarence D) Parseverance
31. Select the correct spelling: “MILLENUM”
A) Milenium B) Millenium C) Millennium D) Milennium
32. Select the correct spelling: “QUESTIONAIRE”
A) Questionnaire B) Questinaire C) Questionnairre D) Questionnair
33. Select the correct spelling) “INOCCULATE”-
A) Innoculate B) Inocculate C) Inoculate D) Innockulate
34. Select the correct spelling) “DESSICATE”-
A) Dessicate B) Desiccate C) Desicate D) Dessicete
35. Identify the incorrect spelling)
A) Contamination B) Conjunction C) Connection D) Conotation
36. The correct spelling is-
A) Exemplery B) Exemplary C) Examplary D) Eximplary
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37. The correct spelling is-
A) Transatory B) Transetory C) Transitory D) Transitary
38. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Irresistible B) Irresistable C) Iresistible D) Iresistable
39. No spelling mistake occurs in-
A) Hedious B) Hidious C) Hideous D) Hedeous
40. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Pnemoni B) Nemonia C) Nemonea D) Pneumonia
41. Choose the correctly spelled word:
A) Papyrous B) Papyrus C) Pappyras D) Pepyras
42. The correct spelling is:
A) Transfigeration B) Transfiguration C) Transfigration D) Transfeaguration
43. Choose the word that is misspelled)
A) Dirrhea B) Cholera C) Dehydration D) Typhoid
44. Choose the correct spelling is:
A) Asurance B) Assurance C) Assurence D) Asurrence
45. The correct spelling)
A) Consciense B) Conscence C) Conciense D) Conscience
46. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Persiverence B) Perseverance C) Perseverence D) Persiverence
47. Which of the following is the correct spelling ?
A) Excessive B) Excesive C) Axcesive D) Execessive
48. Choose the correct spelling.
A) Repitition B) Repeatation C) Reapeatition D) Repetition
49. Find the misspelt word:
A) Seperate B) Raisin C) Psychology D) Taming
50. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Questionere B) Questionaire C) Questioneer D) Questionnaire
51. Choose the correct spelling:
A) Assertain B) Asertain C) Ascertain D) Asartain
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b c a a c c b a c C A A B A D C A D C A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
C B C D B D D C C B C A C B D B C A C D
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B B A B D B A D A D C

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ANALOGY
1. Delay: Expedite
a) related: halt b) block: obstructed
c) drag: procrastinate d) detain: dispatch
2. Vaccine: Prevent
a) would : heat b )victim :attend
c) antidote : counteract d )diagnosis :cure
3. Excite : Calm
a) restrain : compose b) agitate : trouble
c) upset : perturb d) stimulate : cool down
4. Anarchy : Government
a) penury : wealth b) chaos : disorder
c) monarchy : republic d) verbosity : worm
5. Lengthen : prolong
a) Stretch : extend b) distance : reduce
c) Draw out : shorten d) reach out : cut short
6. Submissive : Disobedient
a) comply :conform b) heed : acquiesce
c) observe : defy d) obey : hearken to
7. Delay : Retard
a) Postpone : promote c) adjourn : start
b) Slow down : hold up d) defer : accelerate
8. Eager : Indifferent
a) Concerned : careful c) anxious : nervous
b) Enthusiastic : halfhearted d) devoted : dedicated
9. To ……… the arrival of Spring , Bangladesh Television ……. a special function.
a) Commemorate : launched c) announce :telecast
b) Celebrate :telecast d) welcome : sanctioned
10. Vacillate : Hesitate
a) Persevere : waiver c) obstinate : accommodating
b) Impulsive : Deliberate d) Irresolute : Indecisive
11. Submission : Yielding
a) Subjection : Liberation c) Complain : Acquiescent
b) Restrain : indulge d) Restriction : Relaxation
12. Distort : Twist
a) Straighten : bend c) Harmonize : Balance
b) Deform : Reform d) Observe : Blur
13. Assert : Dissent
a) Affirm : Object c) Acknowledge : Recognize
b) Reject : Disapprove d) Endrose : Ratify
14. Tiger : Zoology : : Mars :
a) Astrology b) Cryptology
c) Astronomy d) Telescopy
15. Break : Repain :: Would :

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a) Heal b) Hurt c) Fix d) Plaster
16. Frightened : Scream :: Angry :
a) Cry b) Shiver c) Shout d) Sneer
17. Good : bad :: White :
a) Dark b) black c) grey d) ebony
18. Sky : Bird :: Water :
a) Feather b) boat c) lotus d) fish
19. Words : Writer ::
a) Laws : Policeman c) chalk : blackboard
c) Batter : baker d) joy :emotion
20. Patron : Support
a) Spouse : divorce c) counselor : advice
b) Artist : imitation d) restaurant : customer
21. Heart : human
a) Wall : brick c) kitchen : house
b) Hand : child d) machine : car
22. Harm : Damage
a) Sweet : Sour c) Stout : Weak
b) Injure : Incapacitate d) look : Crook
23. Finger : Hand :: Leaf :
a) Twig b) Tree c) Branch d) Flower
24. Botany : Plants :: Zoology :
a) Flowers b) trees c) dear d) animals
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d c d a a c b b b d c c a c b c b d b c d b a d

Preposition
1. I am not bad……… Tennis.
a) in b) at c) about d) with
2. Fill in the blank “He has assured me ………… safety”.
a) with b) at c) for d) of
3. He has been ill ……….. Friday last’ fill the blank.
a) since b) in c) from d) on
4. Fill in the blank,” What is the time …… your watch.
a) by b) in c) at d) with
5. We have recently entered ………. an agreement with the Indian Co-operative society. Which of the
following best fits in the blank space?
a) no preposition b) upon c) in d) into
6. The walls of our house have been painted …… green. Which is the correct preposition in the blank above?
a) no preposition b) by c) in d) with
7. Now a days many villages are lit ……… electricity. Which is the correct preposition in the above blank?
a) with b) by c) form d) on
8. Are you doing anything special…… the weekend?
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a) in b) for c) on d) at
9. The intellectual can no longer be said to live……… the margins of society.
a) against b) beyond c) inside d) before
10. …… Glass is, for all practical purpose, a sold, its molecular structure is that of a liquid.
a) because b) since c) although d) if
11. He fantasized …….. winning the lottery.
a) with b) from c) after d) about
12. He divided the money …….. the two children.
a) among b) between c) in between d) over
13. The tree has been blown ……… by the strong wind)
a) away b) up c) off d) out
14. Government has been entrusted ……. Elected politicians.
a) with b) for c) to d) at
15. He has paid the penalty …… his crimes ….. five years in prison.
a) for, with b) at, by c) about, at d) after, in
16. Inspite of my request, he did not ………
a) give in b) fall in c) get off d) give forth
17. The captain left the boat. because it …….
a) turned down b) turned up c) turned bottom d) turned over
18) Choose the right preposition for the sentence. I count …… your help.
a) after b) upon c) for d) on
19. Choose the right preposition for the sentence. She argued ….. me about the marriage.
a) with b) for c) to d) from
20. He parted …….. his friends in tears.
a) with b) for c) to d) at
21. The children were entrusted …….. the care of their uncle.
a) with b) for c)to d) at
22. I finally killed the fly ……. A rolled up newspaper.
a) by b) with c) through d) from
23. The man died …… over eating.
a) by b) of c) for d) from
24. What are you so angry ……..?
a) about b) at c) with d) for
25. He has been ill ……. Friday last.
a) from b) on c) in d) since
26. Choose the correct preposition,’ My brother has no interest ……. Music.
a) for b) in c) with d) at
27. Fill in the blank in the correct preposition. He is devoid …… commonsense.
a) of b) from c) introduction d) at
28. Choose the correct preposition for the sentence. The tree has been blown…. by the storm.
a) away b) up c) off d) out
29. The police is looking …….. the case.
a) after b) on c) up d) into
30. Put….. Your shoes before entering the mosque.
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31. I should appreciate it if you could complete this work …….. Thursday.
a) till b) until c) upto d) by
32. The lights have been blown ….. by the strong wind.
a) out b) away c) up d) off
33. He divided the money…….. Two children.
a) over b) in between c) among d) between
34. What will be the correct preposition to complete the sentence? I am good …. Translation.
a) in b) about c) with d) at
35. The rich should not look down …… the poor.
a) at b) for c) towards d) upon
36. ‘Hurry up! We have to go……. Five minutes.
a) in b) on c) by d) for
37. Rizvi requested Rini……… telephone to attend the meeting.
a) over b) though c) with d) by
38. Many prefer donating money …… disturbing cloths.
a) than b) but c) to d) without
39. Julia has been ill ……. Three months.
a) since b) about c) in d) for
40. There is no alternative ………. Training.
a) to b) for c) than d) of
41. When they had their first child, they put …….. large sum for his education.
a) aside b) beside c) outside d) under
42. I shall not …… the examination this year.
a) give b) appear at c) sit d) go for
43. Your conduct admits ……. No excuse.
a) to b) for c) at d) of
44. Words worth introduced the readers …….. A new kind of poetry.
a) with b) at c) to d) by
45. In contrast ……… his earlier study, the professors new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.
a) of b) to c) by d) as
46. While living in proverty , the poet had to ……. A great deal with sufferings.
a) see though b) put up with c) pass by d) fall back
47. Nourin will discuss the issue with Nusir …… phone.
a) in b) over c) by d) on
48. Some writers sink oblivion in course of time.
a) on b) from c) under d) into
49. Cricket enjoys a huge …….. In Bangladesh.
a) follow on b) follow c) fall out d) following
50. Professor Razzak was a scholar ……. Refute.
a) in b) of c) after d) by
51. John Smith is good ……. Mathematics.
a) at b) in c) of d) after
52. I have been living in Dhaka …….. 2000.
a) since b) from c) after d) till
53. Credit tk ……. My account.
a) in b) with c) against d) to
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54. The family doesn’t feel ….. going outing this season.
a) in b) on c) like d) of
55) Eight men were concerned ……. The plot.
a) at b) with c) in d) for
56. As she was talking, she suddenly broke ……., saying, that’s a lie!”
a) off b) in c) down d) into
57. You may go for a walk if you feel ………… it.
a) about b) on c) like d) for
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b d a a d a a d b c d b a c a c d b a b
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
c b d a d b a a d b d a d d d a a c d a
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
a b d c b b c d a b a a d c c b c

Sentence Completion
1. Choose the correct sentence.
a) I asked Javed had he passed
b) I asked Javed if he had passed
2. Choose the correct sentence.
a) The man that said that was a fool
b) The man that said that was fool
3. Choose the correct sentence.
a) A few of the three boys got a prize
b) Every of the three boys got a prize
4. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Rich is not always happy
b) The rich not always happy
5. Choose the correct sentence.
a) He had been hanged for murder
b) He has been hanged for murder
6. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Let he and you be witnesses
b) Let you and he be witnesses
7. Choose the correct sentence.
a) The matter was informed to the police
b) The matter was informed of the police
c) I asked Javed if he had passed
d) I asked Javed that he had passed
c) The man who said that was fool
d) The man which said that was fool
c) Each of the three boys got a prize
d) All of the three boys got a prize
c) The rich is not always happy
d) The rich are not always happy
c) He was hanged for murder
d) He was hanged of murder
c) Let you and him be witnesses
d) Let he and you be witness
c) The matter has been informed to the police
d) The police were informed of the matter
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8. Choose the correct sentence.
a) The patriots will always be remembered by people.
b) The patriot are always being remembered.
c) People are remembered by the patriots.
d) The patriots are always remembered by the people.
9. Choose the correct sentence.
a) He was too clever not miss the point c) He was so clever to miss the point
b) He was too clever to miss the point d) He was too clever to grasp the point
10. Choose the correct sentence
a) That shirt which he bought is blue in color. c) The shirt that which he bought is blue in color.
b) Which shirt he bought is blue in color. d) The shirt which he bought is blue in color.
11. Choose the correct sentence.
a) One of my friends are a lawer. c) One of my friends is a lawer.
b) One of my friend is a lawer. d) One of my friends are lawers.
12. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Why you have done this c) Why did you have done this
b) Why have you done this? d) Why you had had done this?
13. Choose the correct sentence
a) The Nile are the longest river in Africa. c) The Nile is the longest river in the Africa.
b) Nile is the longest river in Africa. d) The Nile is the longest river in Africa.
14. Choose the correct sentence
a) A new cabinet has been sworn in Dhaka. c) A new cabinet has been sworn of Dhaka.
b) A new cabinet has been sworn by in Dhaka. d) A new cabinet has worn in Dhaka.
15. Choose the correct sentence
a) Rahim ate almost the whole fish. c) Rahim almost ate the whole fish
b) Almost Rahim ate the whole fish. d) Rahim ate the whole fish almost.
16. Choose the correct sentence
a) My father was in hospital during six week in summer
b) In Summer during six weeks my father was in hospital.
c) My father was in a hospital during six weeks in summer.
d) My father was in hospital six week during in summer.
17. Choose the correct sentence
a) I have looked for good doctor before I met you. c) I had looked for a good doctor before I met you.
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18. Choose the correct sentence
a) The man was tall stole my bag.
b) The man who stole my bag was tall.
19. Choose the correct sentence
a) Everybody have gone there.
b) Everybody has gone there
20. Choose the correct sentence
a) The train is running in time.
b) The train is running with time.
21. Choose the correct sentence
a) Paper is made of wood.
b) Paper is made by wood.
22. Choose the correct sentence
a) This is an unique case.
b) This is a very unique case.
23. Choose the incorrect sentence
a) The land is belonged to an old lady.
b) The leader expressed himself forcibly.
24. Choose the incorrect sentence
a) He was always arguing with his brother.
b) When will yu write to him about your plan?
25. Choose the correct sentence.
a) He insisted on seeing her.
b) He insisted in seeing her.
26. Choose the correct sentence
a) Yesterday, he has gone home
b) Yesterday, he had gone home
27. Choose the correct sentence
a) All of it depend on you.
b) All of it depends on you.
28. Choose the correct sentence
a) He refrained to take any drastic action.
b) He refrained in taking any drastic action.
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c) The man stole my bag was tall.
d) The man was tall who is stealling my bag.
c) Everybody are gone there.
d) Everybody has went there
c) The train is running on time.
d) The train is running to time.
c) Paper is made from wood.
d) Paper is made on wood.
c) This is a unique case.
d) This is the most unique case.
c) The parted from one another suddenly.
d) Mother bought me an ice-cream.
c) His failure resulted for lack of attention.
d) Who was the boy you were all laughing at?
c) His insisted for seeing her.
d) He insisted to be seeing her.
c) Yesterday, he did gone home.
d) Yesterday, he went home.
c) All of it are depending on you.
d) All of it are depended on you.
c) He refrained on taking any drastic action.
d) He refrained from taking any drastic action.
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Answer
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b c c d c c d d b b b b d a a c b b b c
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
c c a b a d b d

Antonym
1. What is the antonym of ‘gentle’?
a) Harsh b) Modest c) Clever d) Rude
2. What is the antonym of ‘Honorary’?
a) Official b) Honorable c) Salaried d) Literary
3. What is the antonym of ‘Queer”?
a) Integrated b) Orderly c) Abnormal d) Odd
4. What is the antonym of ‘Famous’?
a) Opaque b) Illiterate c) Obscure d) Immature
5. What is the antonym of ‘indifference’?
a) Ardour b) compassion c) anxiety d) concern
6. What is the antonym of ‘inimical’?
a) Hostile b) Friendly c) Indifferent d) Angry
7. What is the antonym of ‘sluggish’?
a) Animated b) Dull c) Heavy d) Slow
8. What is the antonym of ‘recalcitrant’?
a) Compliant b) passive c) indifferent d) careful
9. What is the antonym of ‘Hate’?
a) Admire b) Abhor c) Concern d) Loathe
10. What is the antonym of ‘Liability’?
a) Treasure b) Debt. c) Assets d) Property
11. What is the antonym of ‘Repeal’?
a) Abolish b) Enact c) annul d) Nullify
12. What is the antonym of ‘Equity’?
a) Uprightness b) Justice c) Integrity d) Bias
13. What is the antonym of ‘Oblige’?
a) Bind b) Require c) Bother d) Censure
14. What is the antonym of ‘Cynical’?
a) Pessimistic b) Gullible c) Equivocal d) Liberal

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15. What is the antonym of ‘hibernate’?
a) Dormancy b) Sluggishness c) Liveliness d) Democracy
16. What is the antonym of ‘Initiative’?
a) Apathy b) indolence c) enterprise d) activity
17. What is the antonym of ‘frugal’?
a) Extraordinary b) Spendthrift c) economical d) authentic
18. Which word means the opposite of dearth?
a) Lack b) abundance c) poverty d) shortage
19. What is the antonym of ‘Transitory; means?
a) Temporary b) Permanent c) Transparent d) Short-lived
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d c b c a b a a a b b d c b c b b b b

Synonym
1. What is the synonym of ‘Jovial’?
a) Jolly b) Gay c) Jealous d) Happy
2. What is the synonym of ‘Competent’?
a) Circumspect b) Dircumspect c) Capable d) Prudent
3. What is the synonym of ‘Incite’?
a) Instigate b) Permit c) Urge d) Deceive
4. What is the synonym of ‘Delude’?
a) Demand b) Permit c) Aggravate d) Deceive
5. What is the synonym of ‘genesis’?
a) Introduction b) preface c) beginning d) foreword
6. What is the synonym of ‘Franchise’?
a) Privilege b) Utility c) French d) Frankness
7. What is the synonym of ‘Resentment’?
a) Fear b) anger c) indignation d) panic
8. What is the synonym of ‘Obdurate’?
a) Deceitful b) stubborn c) sly d) swindler
9. What is the synonym of ‘Magnanimous’?
a) Generous b) Unkind c) Revengeful d) Friendly
10. What is the synonym of ‘Sporadic’?
a) Consistent b) uniform c) Frequent d) Scattered
11. What is the synonym of ‘Omnipotent’?
a) Feeble b) Supreme c) Impotent d) Vulnerable
12. What is the synonym of ‘Extempore’?
a) Planned b) Alarming c) Impromtu d) Auspicious

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13. What is the synonym of ‘Menacing’?
a) Encouraging b) Alarming c) Promising d) Auspicious
14. What is the synonym of ‘Authoritarian’?
a) Autocratic b) Senior c) Elderly d) Potential
15. What is the synonym of ‘Appal’?
a) Deceive b) confuse c) dismay d) solicit
16. What is the synonym of ‘ Incredible’
a) Unbelievable b) Unthinkable c) Unlikely d) Unthinking
17. The synonym of ‘Efface’…))
a) Improve b) Exhaust c) Rub out d) Cut out
18. What is the synonym of ‘initiative’?
a) Apathy b) Indolence c) enterprise d) activity
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b c a d c a b b a d b c b a c a c c

Vocabulary ( meaning)
1. ‘Syntax’ means…
a) Manner of speech c) Sentence building
b) Supplementary tax d) Synchronizing
2. Scuttle means …..
a) To tease c) abandon
b) Pile up d) gossip
3. ‘Stanch’ means…….
a) To reinforce c) be weak
b) Smooth out d) put an end to
4. Sequences means…….
a) To follow c) withdraw
b) Round up d) Question Closely
5. Belated means …….
a) Complaining c) weak
b) Off hand d) tardy
6. Euphemism means……
a) Vague idea c) verbal play
b) In offensive expression d) wise saying
7. Intrepid means….
a) Arrogant c) questioning
b) Belligerent d) fearless
8. Plurality means…..
a) The letters c) Chaos and Confusion.
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9. Bootleg means……
a) Distribute c) import
b) Export d) Smuggle
10. Homogeneous means…..
a) Of the same kind c) Of the same place
b) Of the same race d) of the same density
11. Imbibe means…..
a) To learn c) to drink
b) To tinge d) to acquire
12. Equivocation means…..
a) A true statement c) Free expression opinions
b) Equal opportunity to get a job d) Two contrary things in the same statement
13. Euphemism means……
a) Stating one thing like another
b) Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
c) Contrast of words is made in the same structure
d) A statement is made emphatic by over statement
14. Cul-de-sa means…..
a) Selection c) error
b) Dead end d) bubble
15. Parcel means….
a) Quarrel c) postage
b) Piece of land d) unobstructed view
16. Ruminant means……
a) Cud-chewing animal c) Gossip
b) Soup d) noise maker
17. Prior means……
a) After c) immediately
b) Before d) during the period of
18. Bounty means…….
a) Generosity c) dividing line
b) Familiar d) Sympathy
19. Disinterested means…..
a) Lack of interest c) callous
b) Indifferent d) neutral
20. Electorate means…..
a) Election office c) many election
b) A body of voters d) candidates
21. Precedence means……..
a) Example c) priority
b) Elderly d) case
22. Improvement means….
a) Promotion c) Betterment
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23. Amicable means……
a) Interesting c) Affectionate
b) Loving d) friendly
24. Venerate means…..
a) Defame b) Abuse c) Respect d) Accuse
25. Omnivorous means…..
a) Eating all types of food c) Eating only fruits
b) Eating only meat d) Eating grass and plants only
26. Proviso means…….
a) Sanction b) Substitute c) Stipulation d) directive
27. Franchise means…..
a) Utility b) Frankness c) privilege d) superficial
28. Panacea means…..
a) Pancreatic b) Widespread c) gland d) Cure all Culinary means….
29. Sibling means….
a) A brother c) a sister
b) A brother or sister d) an infant
30. Obese means…..
a) Very fast b) very fat c) ugly d) tardy
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c c d a d b d d d a c d b b b a b a d b
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b b d c a c c d a b b

Idiom & Phrases

1. ‘White elephant’ means….
a) An Elephant of white color c) A black marketer
b) A very costly or troublesome possession d) A hoarder
2. ‘Out and out’ means……
a) Not all c) Thoroughly
b) To be last d) Man of outside
3. Hold water’ means…..
a) Keep water c) Drink water
b) Bear Examination d) Store water
4. It is too difficult to ‘tolerate’ bad temper for long) Which of the following phrases best replaces ‘tolerate’ in
the sentence?
a) Cope up with c) Stand up for
b) Put up with d) Pull on with
5. The invention of computer has turned over a new leaf in the history of modern technology. Which of the
following is the nearest meaning to the italicized idiom above?
a) Created a new history c) Opened a new chapter
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6. Not many people can commit such a heinous crime in cold blood) What is the nearest meaning to the
italicized idiom above?
a) In cold brain and calculated thought c) So patiently and thoughtfully
b) So importantly and thoughtlessly d) Stirred by sudden emotion
7. ‘A round dozen means……
a) A little less than a dozen c) A little more than a dozen
b) A full dozen d) round about a dozen
8. Dog days means…….
a) A period of being carefree c) A period of misfortune
b) A period of having youthful flings d) Hot weather
9. To meet trouble half way means……
a) To be puzzled c) To be disappointed
b) To get nervous d) To bear up
10. The condition of most slum dwellers is so miserable that it cannot be described in words) Which is the phrase
for the underline expression above?
a) Beggar description c) cuts to the quick
b) Boils down to this d) Keeps open house
11. Soft soap means……
a) Flatter for self motives c) To speak high to others
b) To speak ill of others d) To recognize other’s good deeds
12. I have never seen such a slow coach like you, this small work has taken you full three full months……. What
does the idiom “ a slow coach” mean?
a) An irresponsible person c) a careless person
b) An unthoughtful person d) a very lazy person
13. Bill of fare is …).
a) A chart of bus fare c) a valuable documents
b) A price list d) A list of dishes at a restaurant
14. A ‘bull market’ means, that shares prices are…..
a) Falling b) Rising c) Moving d) Static
15. To read between the line means…….
a) To read carefully c) To read quickly to save time
b) To read only some lines d) To read carefully to find out any hidden meaning
16. ‘dilly dally’ means…..
a) To dilute b) wait impatiently c) repeat d) waste time
17. Swan song’ means…..
a) First work b) last work c) middle work d) early work
18. Maiden speech means……
a) 1st speech b) 2nd speech c) Last speech d) Early speech
19. Lingua franca means…..
a) The common language c) International language
st
b) The 1 language d) The French language
20. After one’s own heart……
a) To be in low spirit c) With complete devotion
b) To one’s own liking d) to be in high spirit
21. 1 language means…..
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22. Through thick and thin means…..
a) Under all conditions c) to make thick and thin
b) Not clear in understanding d) Of great destiny
23. ‘To get along with’ means…….
a) To adjust b) To accompany c) to interest d) to walk
24. To keep one’s head….
a) To save oneself c) to keep clam
b) To be self-respectful d) none
25. To put the cart before the horse means…..
a) To offer a person what he cannot eat
b) To force a person to do something
c) To raise obstinate
d) To reverse the natural order of thing
26. To read between lines means….
a) To concentrate c) To read carefully
b) To suspect d) To grasp the hidden meaning
27. To end in smoke means…..
a) To create fire c) To go though suffering
b) To come to nothing d) To see fire
28. Raise one’s brow means……
a) Annoyance b) Disapproval c) Indifference d) Surprise
29. Get his ideas across means…..
a) Make his ideas understood c) Summerise his ideas
b) Get his ideas down part d) Put together his ideas
30. A bird in hand worth two in the bush means…..
a) Take what you have got readily available rather than expecting better in the future
b) The seen is better than the unseen
c) Promise are better than actual
d) It is no good beating about the bush
31. Call to mind means….
a) Fantasize b) attend c) remember d) request
32. Pass away means……
a) Disappear b) die c) erase d) fall
33. A stitch in time saves nine means…..
a) Saving lives b) saving time
c) timely action d) time tailoring
34. Nouveau riche means…..
a) Riche b) New high class
c) Well off d) New rich
35. Achilles heel means….
a) A strong point b) A weak point c) Solution d) None
36. Take the bull by the horns means…
a) To challenge the enemy with courage c) Force the enemy to submit
b) Out of one’s wit d) none
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Answer
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b b b c c a b d a a a d d b d d b a a d
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c a a c d d b b/d a a c b c d b a

Proverbs
1. Which of the following sentence is correct proverb?
a) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
b) Fools rush where angels fear to tread.
c) Fools rush in where angel fear to tread.
d) Fools rush in where angels fear tread.
2. The last word of the proverb, ‘Handsome is that handsome …….’
a) Works b) thinks c) says d) does
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